Azets welcomes new tax partner

National accountancy firm Azets has appointed Laura Duggan as a tax partner to strengthen its corporate tax offering in the North West, including at Azets’ Stockport office in the town centre.

Laura, a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser with more than 18 years’ experience, has a tax advisory background built on experience working in both large regional and international accountancy firms. She brings expertise across a wide range of corporate and personal taxes for the owner managed business sector advising on all tax aspects from the company through to its shareholders and their personal taxes.

She is experienced in tax transaction advisory services such as group re-organisations and share sale agreements together with tax advisory in relation to shares incentives, succession planning, capital gains tax and R&D Tax Relief claims. As a result of her experience in both tax planning and compliance, she provides a comprehensive service to clients.

Laura brings with her a strong entrepreneurial spirit having most recently founded a tax team offering specialist add on services to many accountancy firms. This unique blend of experience assists in the delivery of a flexible client-focused approach understanding of the needs of an OMB from both an advisor and entrepreneurial owner perspective. Laura said:

“I’m excited to join the well-regarded tax team at Azets at a time when the business is undergoing a rapid expansion and work with their varied client base. My experience in advising high-net worth individuals, SMEs, and owner-managed businesses will support Azets’s clients to navigate the current tax legislation.’’

Rob Wardle, head of tax at Azets in the North West, said:

“Laura brings considerable expertise and a strong track record in advising companies, entrepreneurs, wealthy individuals and their families on all aspects of corporate tax, inheritance tax and other personal tax matters. Her experience as a founder and entrepreneur will be a great asset to our clients giving her a unique insight and understanding of the challenges they often face.”